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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Mom’s Microbes Shape Kids’ Mouths

The mouth of a baby is like a blank canvas. At birth, it holds a mix of bacteria that mainly come from the mother’s own mouth. These early microbes are not yet specialized, but they set the stage for what will grow later. In the first weeks after birth, the baby’s oral bacteria change quickly. Spec

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast

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Mar 03 2026CRIME

A Sudden Storm in Austin: A Shooting Unfolds

In the early hours of Sunday, a single man named Ndiaga Diagne sparked a deadly incident on West Sixth Street in Austin. The event claimed three lives, including the shooter himself, and left fourteen others wounded. Diagne’s background traces back to Senegal. He entered the United States in 2000 o

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Life After the Leader: Iran’s New Challenge

Iran is in a strange place. A new leader must take the seat that was held by Ali Khamenei for more than thirty years. The country is still hurt by the 2026 massacre that killed thousands, and its economy is in trouble. People are angry and tired of being told that protests are foreign lies.

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Mar 03 2026CRIME

Tragedy Near Austin College Bar: Two Lives Lost

A sudden shooting outside a popular student bar in Austin has claimed two young lives and left many others wounded. The victims were 19‑year‑old Ryder Harrington and 21‑year‑old Savitha Shan, a university student. Authorities confirmed their identities after brief communications with families and of

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Jesse Collins Entertainment Takes the Stage for 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Jesse Collins Entertainment, a name that already lights up award shows like the Emmys and BET Awards, has been chosen to bring its expertise to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The ceremony will unfold at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater on Thursday, March 26, and viewers can catch it live on Fox at 8 p

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Mar 03 2026RELIGION

Faith and Recovery: How a New Belief Can Turn Addiction Around

Jenny Teeters grew up juggling a high‑earning tech job, two teenage daughters and an MBA while secretly battling alcohol. She reached a breaking point when the stress of it all became too much, and she realized she needed help. The turning point came not from a rehab center alone but from an unexpec

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Young Star KK Arnold: Her Roots, Faith and Basketball Journey

KK Arnold grew up in Germantown, Wisconsin, a town that feels small but is full of talent. She was born on May 16, 2005, and her parents are Kim and Mike. KK has two older siblings named Mike and Mimi who support her every step. The basketball court is where she shines the most. During hig

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Police Mistake Lets Bad Guys Grab Millions in Crypto

The South Korean National Tax Service announced it had seized more than $5 million in cryptocurrency from a group of wealthy tax evaders. In an attempt to make the story eye‑catching, officials posted pictures that included a handwritten recovery phrase next to a Ledger cold wallet. The phrase is

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Mar 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Kutztown Police Invite Neighbors for Train‑Themed Day

The Kutztown Police Department is throwing a free, family‑friendly gathering on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the town’s train station, whether it rains or shines. The event, called Cops and Cabooses, is the second year of a program that lets residents meet officers in a relaxed sett

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